Measuring Outcomes of Multidimensional Interventions

2010 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Stolee
Keyword(s):  
Measuring Outcomes

Measuring Outcomes in Audiology

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 2-5
Author(s):  
Harvey B. Abrams ◽  
Theresa Hnath Chisolm
Keyword(s):  
Measuring Outcomes

scholarly journals Scientific validation of three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry compared to the IGAIS clinical scale for assessing wrinkles and scars after laser treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Helena Barcaro Machado ◽  
Ivy Dantas De Melo E. Silva ◽  
Walter Marou Pautrat ◽  
James Frame ◽  
Mohammad Najlah
Keyword(s):  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Clinical Scale ◽  
3D Images ◽  
Laser Resurfacing ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Measuring Outcomes ◽  
Skin Scar ◽  
Scientific Validation

AbstractMeasuring outcomes from treatments to the skin is either reliant upon patient’s subjective feedback or scale-based peer assessments. Three-Dimensional stereophotogrammetry intend to accurately quantify skin microtopography before and after treatments. The objective of this study is comparing the accuracy of stereophotogrammetry with a scale-based peer evaluation in assessing topographical changes to skin surface following laser treatment. A 3D stereophotogrammetry system photographed skin surface of 48 patients with facial wrinkles or scars before and three months after laser resurfacing, followed immediately by topical application of vitamin C. The software measured changes in skin roughness, wrinkle depth and scar volume. Images were presented to three observers, each independently scoring cutaneous improvement according to Investigator Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (IGAIS). As for the results, a trend reflecting skin/scar improvement was reported by 3D SPM measurements and raters. The percentage of topographical change given by the raters matched 3D SPM findings. Agreement was highest when observers analysed 3D images. However, observers overestimated skin improvement in a nontreatment control whilst 3D SPM was precise in detecting absence of intervention. This study confirmed a direct correlation between the IGAIS clinical scale and 3D SPM and confirmed the efficacy and accuracy of the latter when assessing cutaneous microtopography alterations as a response to laser treatment.

Modernization in GUM/HIV services: what does it mean?

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela J Robinson ◽  
Karen Rogstad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Hiv Services ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Measuring Outcomes ◽  
Genitourinary Medicine

Genitourinary medicine services are expected to modernize in order to meet the needs of the NHS in the 21st century. Although increased funding is essential, there is a need for services to look at new ways of delivering care in order to deal with the increasing rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV in the community. This must include a review of skill-mix and roles. Some changes may appear to lower the quality of service. There must be auditing of changes to ensure that standards are not lowered. A short-lived working group was put together at the request of the RCP joint speciality committee for GUM consisting of representatives from diverse GUM clinics which have all been involved in extensive modernization of their service in order to meet demand. This report does not hold all the answers but provides suggestions for clinics wishing to initiate change. Changes must be appropriate to the local population and access pressures. More extreme measures may only be appropriate in the most severely stretched clinics and with consideration of measuring outcomes.

Measuring Outcomes in Spinal Deformity

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 403-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas C. Burton ◽  
R. Christopher Glattes
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Deformity ◽  
Measuring Outcomes

Measuring Outcomes in Nasal Surgery

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 416-419
Author(s):  
John S. Rhee
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Surgery ◽  
Measuring Outcomes

Strategic Human Resource: Enhancing Performance With Six Sigma Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 088636872110451
Author(s):  
Pankaj M. Madhani
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Internal Customer ◽  
Proactive Approach ◽  
Measuring Outcomes ◽  
Six Sigma Approach ◽  
Effective Service

Human resource (HR) is the backbone of an organization and hence, there is need to build its underlying capabilities for effective service delivery. Six Sigma aims at improving the effectiveness of processes by collecting data and then using advanced statistical analysis tools to solve the problems. Six Sigma deployment in HR provides consistency in operations and leads to quality excellence by providing better services at lower costs. Six Sigma approach adds more science to the art of HR, which is used to measuring outcomes it can control, rather than those it can influence. Six Sigma deployment in HR transforms typical HR practices with a proactive approach and leads to better, faster and more cost-effective services; improve internal customer satisfaction and greater motivation and job satisfaction of employees. The research develops various framework for Six Sigma deployment in HR and provides case studies of successful Six Sigma deployment in various areas of HR.

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